Ordering Guidance

This test does not measure D-lactate, an uncommon, often undiagnosed cause of lactic acidosis. If D-lactate testing is needed, order DLAU / D-Lactate, Urine (preferred) or DLAC / D-Lactate, Plasma.

Analytes from this test are included in test MMPP / Mitochondrial Metabolites, Plasma. If ordered together, this test may be canceled.

Specimen Required

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (Sodium heparin)

Acceptable: Green top (Lithium heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.